🎪 THIS WEEKEND | The annual VMFA Shop Tent Sale will take place on Fri & Sat, Jun 13 & 14 from 9 am to 3 pm in the Robins Sculpture Garden.
🛍️ Don't miss this wildly popular annual shopping event, and don't forget to bring your own bag!
ALT A group of shoppers gather near and under a white tent on VMFA's Pauley Center Patio. The tent displays a large sign that reads, "SALE."
This Fabergé egg is always ready for a close-up. ✨
📷 Thanks to Instagram user @ rosyfairi for sharing this #MuseumMoment taken by @ stevendavidjohnsonphoto.
ALT A museum visitor takes a close look at a Fabergé egg on display at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts.
🗣️ “Fascinating ‘picture’ of a fascinating person...I thought I knew a good bit about her, but was re-educated at every turn.” —Exhibition Visitor
🌺 Have you planned your visit to "Frida: Beyond the Myth" yet?
➡️ Get tickets here: bit.ly/4gI4F56
ALT Two museum visitors viewing a self portrait of Frida Kahlo in VMFA's exhibition "Frida: Beyond the Myth."
ALT A group of people queueing for VMFA's special exhibition "Frida: Beyond the Myth."
ALT A museum visitor viewing a painting by Frida Kahlo in VMFA's special exhibition "Frida: Beyond the Myth."
ALT A couple takes a selfie in a selfie station within VMFA's special exhibition "Frida: Beyond the Myth."
Planning a waterfront getaway inspired by this relaxing Albert Marquet painting. ⛵
🖼️ Marquet achieves a harmonious relationship between shapes, textures, and colors, and evokes a calmness that seems to emanate visibly from the depicted seascape.
ALT A painting of a waterfront scene. Two people stand on the shore and a sailboat can be seen on the water.
🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️On Fri, Jun 6, at 6 pm, celebrate Pride Month and African American Music Appreciation Month with a free dance party featuring DJ Sonhdon & DJ Peeace.
🍹Step inside to visit Bar Azul, our Frida Kahlo-inspired bar, and purchase specialty frozen or on-the-rocks margaritas!
ALT A large group of people gather outdoors in VMFA's Robins Sculpture Garden. A large Pride Progress flag waves in the foreground.
ALT A group of people smile and pose outdoors. Some wave small Pride flags.
ALT A group of friends sit posing at an outdoor event in VMFA's Robins Sculpture Garden. They are surrounded by a few pieces of Pride-themed rainbow memorabilia.
ALT Two individuals dance at a crowded outdoor event in VMFA's Robins Sculpture Garden. Pride flags wave in the foreground and background.
Image: "Evening Shower, Paris" (detail), 1892–94, Maurice Brazil Prendergast (American, born Canada, 1858–1924). Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, Donated by United Art of Virginia, LLC as part of the James W. and Frances Gibson McGlothlin Collection
Taking in 🔟 great artworks in the Great Hall. 🤩
📷 Thanks to Instagram user @ _pilarmichelle for sharing your #MuseumMoment with us.
🤳 Tag us @vmfamuseum when you post pics from your visit. We may reach out to repost them.
ALT A museum visitor stands facing ten paintings displayed on a wall in VMFA's Great Hall.
Get ready to party the night away. 🎉 Art After Hours returns on Sat, Jul 12!
🥳 Enjoy music, dancing, art, and more at the summer edition of our seasonal museum-wide event hosted by Kelli Lemon with DJ Lonnie B on the spin.
➡️ Learn more & get tickets: bit.ly/4kkuwSh
ALT A wide shot of a large crowd in VMFA's Cochrane Atrium during an Art After Hours event.
ALT A shot of Kelli Lemon and DJ Lonnie B standing at a DJ setup during an Art After Hours event at VMFA.
ALT A shot of someone dancing in a crowd at VMFA's Art After Hours event.
Get ready to party the night away. 🎉 Art After Hours returns on Sat, Jul 12!
🥳 Enjoy music, dancing, art, and more at the summer edition of our seasonal museum-wide event hosted by Kelli Lemon with DJ Lonnie B on the spin.
➡️ Learn more & get tickets: bit.ly/4kkuwSh
ALT A wide shot of a large crowd in VMFA's Cochrane Atrium during an Art After Hours event.
ALT A shot of Kelli Lemon and DJ Lonnie B standing at a DJ setup during an Art After Hours event at VMFA.
ALT A shot of someone dancing in a crowd at VMFA's Art After Hours event.
Get ready to party the night away. 🎉 Art After Hours returns on Sat, Jul 12!
🥳 Enjoy music, dancing, art, and more at the summer edition of our seasonal museum-wide event hosted by Kelli Lemon with DJ Lonnie B on the spin.
➡️ Learn more & get tickets: bit.ly/4kkuwSh
ALT A wide shot of a large crowd in VMFA's Cochrane Atrium during an Art After Hours event.
ALT A shot of Kelli Lemon and DJ Lonnie B standing at a DJ setup during an Art After Hours event at VMFA.
ALT A shot of someone dancing in a crowd at VMFA's Art After Hours event.
Get ready to party the night away. 🎉 Art After Hours returns on Sat, Jul 12!
🥳 Enjoy music, dancing, art, and more at the summer edition of our seasonal museum-wide event hosted by Kelli Lemon with DJ Lonnie B on the spin.
➡️ Learn more & get tickets:
EARLY CLOSURE | VMFA is closed as of 1 pm on Tue, May 27, 2025, due to issues with the City of Richmond water supply.
All programs, lectures, and events are canceled.
ALT An outdoor front facade image of the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts.
A cool and casual springtime gallery trip. 😎
📷 Thanks to Instagram user @rohansharma8170 for sharing your #MuseumMoment with us.
👀 "Girl in Hammock" is currently on view in the American Art Galleries.
ALT A museum visitor stands next to a painting of a person reading on a hammock in VMFA's American Art Galleries.
Art in image: "Girl in Hammock," 1894, Theodore Robinson (American, 1852–1896). Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, Donated by United Art of Virginia, LLC as part of the James W. and Frances Gibson McGlothlin Collection
🗣️ "It was a visual and emotional biography of her life." —Exhibition Visitor
🌺 These first few weeks of "Frida: Beyond the Myth" have flown by, and visitors are loving it. Plan your visit to this must-see summer exhibition.
➡️ Get tickets here: bit.ly/4gI4F56
ALT Two museum visitors view a portrait of Frida Kahlo in VMFA's special exhibition "Frida: Beyond the Myth."
ALT A museum visitor views a photograph of Frida Kahlo in VMFA's special exhibition "Frida: Beyond the Myth."
ALT Two museum visitors view a small statue of a dog in VMFA's special exhibition "Frida: Beyond the Myth."
ALT Three museum visitors sit and view a portrait of Frida Kahlo in VMFA's special exhibition "Frida: Beyond the Myth."
🇨🇳 Sculptor Chen Wei created this depiction of Guanyin, the bodhisattva of compassion in Chinese Buddhism.
🤍 The flowing contours, fine modeling, and creamy white glaze are all characteristic of ceramic sculptures made at the Dehua kiln in Fujian Province. #AAPIHeritageMonth
ALT A white porcelain statue of a seated figure wearing a long flowing garment.
May florals are here, and VMFA Shop is celebrating with a special Garden Market! 🌷
💐 From Fri, May 16, through Sun, May 18, browse a special garden-themed pop-up shop located on the patio of the Pauley Center in Robins Sculpture Garden.
➡️ Learn more: bit.ly/3V221Nr
A little help from mom is always appreciated. 🥰
💖 Wishing a #HappyMothersDay to all the moms and mother figures in our museum community and beyond.
👀 Come view "Child Picking a Fruit" and many more works of art today with your mom in the American Art Galleries.
ALT A portrait of a mother in a pink dress carrying a baby in her arms. The mother holds the branch of a fruit tree steady as the baby reaches for a fruit.